Modernizes Medicare and Medicaid to improve access to foot care for people with diabetes.
The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to enhance foot care access for people with diabetes. It updates Medicare to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes, ensuring they are covered if specific documentation criteria are met. Additionally, it amends Medicaid to recognize doctors of podiatric medicine as physicians, ensuring Medicaid beneficiaries have access to quality foot and ankle care. These changes aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with diabetes by ensuring they receive necessary foot care services.
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